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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1971
Page
4
Malvern community weighs a public bond for a new swim pool as a key step in continued progress and meeting recreational needs. The plan emphasizes low site cost, easy access, and leveraging the high school site to avoid building chaos while addressing inflation and long-term costs.
The Malvern Leader lists post office details for Malvern Iowa and states subscription prices for Mills County all regions including Imogene Randolph and Tabor with durations. Rates shown for United States addresses differ by length and option. Advertising rates cover classified per word and display per inch with reader locals and card of thanks pricing.
Attendees at the Dutchmen Independence Day celebration and Mills County Fair praised the aftercare as grounds crews cleared litter within days. Observers believe such visible cleanup is a stronger environmental nudge than campaigns or editorials.
Congressman William Scherle of Iowa’s 7th District commends six Mills County 4-H members and chaperones for their Citizenship Short Course visit to Washington. He cites their knowledge, manners, and the positive impression they left on Capitol Hill, with compliments from Congress members and Capitol staff.
George Brokate, a former officer and real estate developer, called out Nixon during the Orange County Republican central committee meeting for protesting the proposed trip to Peking. He accused the president of shunning criticism despite his status as top county contributor to the 196% Nixon campaign.
A former Marine officer and the Glewood Youth Chapter of the John Birch Society condemn a politician, accusing him of selling out freedom in Asia. They urge recipients to write to discourage a presidential trip to Red China, labeling the target as pandering to atheistic rule and harmful to Americans abroad.
Ceremonies in the stock arena awarded Mills County youths for showmanship. Swine honors went to Steve Steiner junior and Steve Dickersbach senior. Sheep showmen were Allan Crouse junior and David Hilton senior. Dairy showman was Slim Bass. Junior showmen were Kathy Stille and Rodney Morrical. senior Doug Christensen. Horse showman went to Bill McGrew and dog showman to Doug Buss.
John Rainbow born Macedonia to William and Alice Thainbow on August 20 1891 died August 2 Mesa Arizona aged 80 years 1 month He married Hazel Sowers September 14 1913 they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 1963 He is survived by son Paul William of Scottsdale three grandchildren three step grandchildren eight great grandchildren a sister Mrs Emma Twiggason of Longmont Colorado and many nieces and nephews Funeral services were held Friday August 6 at 2 p m Mansfield Funeral Home Malvern conducted by Rev Bh LeRoy Pullman organ music by Mrs F A Wertman pallbearers were Walter Stille Max Stonebreaker Harry E B Paul Dale Herbert Fred Sowers and Herbert Stephens Burial was in Wesley Chapel Cemetery northeast of Malvern.
Doug Christensen won the Grand Champion Baby Beef title at the 1971 Mills County Fair with a cross bred steer as part of the Future Feeders 4-H club. Vivian Frazee topped Reserve Champion Hereford, with multiple breed champion designations across Angus Hereford Shorthorn and crossbred classes among other prize winners.
Multiple social notes detail Daniel Blackman’s birthday gathering at home and Kings restaurant in Pacific Junction, plus Rodney Mattson's birthday party and guests visiting from Kansas City and Hooper. The column lists neighbors and relatives hosting or visiting, theater plans at Brownville and play attendance, and various weekend passes and showers including a pink and blue shower for Mrs. Bower with local hosts and guests.
Donna Christensen leads a mixed list of exhibitors and clubs across color groups Blue Red and names like Darrell Godfrey Teresa Richards Gary Smith Phyllis Frazee Arnold Frazee Doug Christensen William Frazee Rodney Morrica Michael Stille Linda Washburn and others with Future Feeders Hastings Jr. Feeders Reserve champion and Silver Creek Go-Getters Busy Boosters Ingraham Straight Shooters Henderson Hornets among Blue and Red teams.
The article notes Miss Ethel returning with Mrs. Harriet Kramer on Monday. Grace Blackman and the Ray Vanatta family left July 28 for a ten day vacation through the Black Hills Tetons Big Horn Yellowstone and Nebraska, returning Friday. Sunday visitors included Mr and Mrs Howard Allensworth Henderson and many local gatherings with Harold and Grace Blackman. Temperatures rose toward 90 with a breeze, last week in the 70s, over an inch of rain in early August, a few sprinkles Saturday. Mt. Vernon reports corn leaf blight. farmers plow in dry soil as school approaches.
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